MAKE is looking for makers who would like to show off their creations at the upcoming Felt Club event in Los Angeles. (I'm editor-in-chief of MAKE). Here are the details:
The Maker Faire team is joining forces with Felt Club for the upcoming Felt Club XL Holiday event — Sunday, November 18th from 11am-6pm on the Los Angeles City College campus (855 N Vermont Ave, LA CA 90029).
This family-friendly event will feature 70+ amazing crafters, delicious food and great music, plus an all-new section called MAKER SQUARE, a miniature version of Maker Faire! (Felt Club is a twice-yearly indie craft fair featuring the best and brightest of the SoCal craft scene. Our carefully juried shows highlight a wide variety of handmade goods, including handbags and jewelry, baby gifts and paper products, clothing and housewares, one-of-a-kind plushies and original artwork. In between shows, we host a variety of craft-related events around the city, including how-to workshops, craft supply swaps, and more).
Maker Square is organized by the staff of Make and Craft magazines and is a mini-fair that brings together science, art, craft and engineering in a fun, energized and exciting public forum. The aim is to inspire people of all ages to roll up their sleeves and become makers. We will showcase the amazing work of all kinds of makers — anyone who is embracing DIY and wants to share their accomplishments with an appreciative audience.
We encourage you to join the fun and enter a project to exhibit. You can submit you entry by sending an email to sherry@oreilly.com. In your Maker Square entry request, please tell us about yourself and your project. Entries can be submitted from individuals as well as from groups such as hobbyist clubs and schools. Please provide a short description of what you make and what you will actually bring to Maker Square. Please provide links to photographs or videos of what you make. Maker exhibits should be non-commercial. We particularly encourage exhibits that are interactive and that highlight the process of making things. Please remember that our space is outdoors and we do not have access to electricity.
Here's some suggested ideas for topics that we're looking for:
- Things Made From Recycled Items
- Microcontrollers
- Robotics
- Making Musical Instruments
- Bicycle Hacks
- Ham Radio
- Puzzles, Games and Toys
- Cars (hot rods, custom vans, electric vehicles)
- Airplanes and Aeronautics (models, etc)
- Biology/Biotech
- Chemistry
- Cool RC Toys & Mods
- Video Games (retro, home arcade and more)
- Model Trains and Planes
- Weaving/Looms (historical or unusual)
- Kites
- Temporary Structures (Tents, Domes, etc.)
- Unusual Tools or Machines
- How to Fix Things or Take them Apart (Vacuums, Clocks, Washing Machines, etc.)
Maker Square Space: Our standard setup for each Maker is roughly a 10×10 space. Use this space to display your work and/or demonstrate how you make something. You will need to bring your own tables and chairs.
NOTE: Makers whose entries are accepted will receive free admission to Felt Club/Maker Square. However, we cannot pay for transportation and accommodations. Makers do not pay a fee to exhibit at Felt Club/Maker Square and maker exhibits are non-commercial.
